Legend of the Dogwood by pimanjc
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Dogwood Tree.
There Is A Legend:
At the time of Crucifixion the dogwood had been the size of the oak and other forest trees. So firm and strong was the tree that it was chosen as the timber for the cross. To be used thus for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the tree, and Jesus nailed upon it, sensed this.
In His gentle pity for all sorrow and suffering Jesus said to the tree:
" Because of your regret and pity for My suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used as a cross. Henceforth it shall be slender and bent and twisted and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross--two long and two short petals. And in the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints, brown with rust and stained with red, and in the center of the flower will be a crown of thorns, and all who see it will remember."
Happy Easter
Picture taken at "Robbers' Cave" State Park, Wilburton, OK, USA.
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Comments (13)
magnus073
Wow Jim, I was very moved by this thoughtful Easter presentation.
eekdog Online Now!
cool info, Jim. lovely shot. and Happy Easter..
jayfar
A fantastic photo Jim and I love the legend.
adrie
Beautiful photoshot Jim. Happy Easter to you and your family my friend.
iborg64
splendid photo well exposed white flowers can be hard to get right youve done a great job here
illkirch
A nice story. Happy Easter
lisalisette
Nice info.. wonderful shot.. Happy Easter to you toooo my friend :))
GrandmaT Online Now!
Beautiful photo and a wonderful reminder of that story.
Faemike55
Wonderful image and story may you and yours have a Blessed and Happy Easter
Richardphotos
I have yet been to Robbers Cave and have not heard the parable before about the dogwood. outstanding macro
pimanjc
I will be posting some more images from Robers' Cave State Park in the next few days, as time permits.
E-Nomime
Я никогда раньше не видела как цветёт это растение. Красивые цветы.
pimanjc
I've never seen this plant blossoms. Beautiful flowers. by E-Nomime
Kindredsoul
beautiful flower
ia-du-lin
nice flower, nice photo